Babaci's Potato-Filled Pierogi
Babaci's Potato-Filled Pierogi feature tender dumplings stuffed with creamy Yukon Gold potatoes and tangy cottage cheese, then lightly fried for a golden, delicate crust. The filling is rich yet balanced, with a buttery finish that pairs beautifully with sour cream or sautéed onions. Perfect for weekend family dinners or festive gatherings when you want something comforting and nostalgic.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook30 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Babaci's Potato-Filled Pierogi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- 2
Meanwhile, make the dough by mixing 1 egg, 1 tablespoon cream cheese, 1 teaspoon milk, and 1/2 cup flour. After the flour is incorporated, add another 1/2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon milk. When the dough is well combined, add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon cream cheese, and another 1/2 cup flour; mix well. Finally, add the remaining egg, 1 teaspoon milk, and 1/2 cup flour. If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk; if too wet, add more flour.
- 3
On a well-floured surface, roll out 1/4 of the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut circles of dough using a glass, muffin cutter, or any rounded cutter. Lightly flour both sides of each circle and arrange in a single layer on wax paper. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- 4
Mash the potatoes with the cottage cheese, salt, and butter. Place a spoonful of filling just below the center of a dough circle. Fold the dough over and seal the edges with your fingertips. Use enough filling to slightly stretch the dough when sealing, but not so much that it squeezes out.
- 5
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in the pierogis a few at a time. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they float to the top; drain.
- 6
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the boiled pierogis in the hot oil until crispy.
- Calories 102.57 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 5.34 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 11.28 g 4%
- Total Fat 3.91 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.99 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 37.68 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 139.37 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.61 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 30.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 64.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 13.82 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Babaci's Potato Filled Pierogi is a Polish side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins, serves 24, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Cooking Oil, and Cottage Cheese. Each serving provides about 102.57 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Babaci's Potato-Filled Pierogi?
- It is a Polish recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Babaci's Potato-Filled Pierogi made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Cooking Oil, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Babaci's Potato-Filled Pierogi?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 102.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Babaci's Potato-Filled Pierogi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Babaci's Potato-Filled Pierogi healthy?
- Babaci's Potato-Filled Pierogi has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 102.57 calories and 5.34 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 139.37 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.99 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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